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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-251I RESOLUTION NO. 2004-251 2 RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION 3 TO THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $496,871 4 TO PROVIDE YOUTH MENTORING SERVICES FOR A 36 MONTH PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2007. 5 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY 6 OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS: 7 8 SECTION 1. The Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino hereby 9 ratify the submittal of a grant application to the Federal Department of Education in the amount $496,871 relating to the provision of youth mentoring services for the period of September 1, 11112004 through August 31, 2007. A copy of said application is hereby attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein by reference as fully as though set forth at length. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 HI 21 22 /// 23 24 25 26 /p 27 28 2004-251 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $496,871 PROVIDE YOUTH MENTORING SERVICES FOR A 36 MONTH PERIOD INNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2007. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and it. )n Council of the City of San Bernardino at a reg. meeting thereof, held on the 2nd of August , 2004, by the following vote, to wit: Members: AYES NAYS x LLE x GINNIS x .RY x x x ABSTAIN ABSENT CAMMACK x Cit Jerk The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this day of August 2004. Susan Longville, Mayor Pro Tern City of San Bernardino wed as to and legal content: ES F. PENMAN, Attorney 2004-251 Application for Federal Education Assistance (ED 424) Applicant Information U.S. Department of Education Form Approved OMB No. 1875-0106 Fxp. 11/30/2004 1. Name and Address Organizational Unit Legal Name: The City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department The City of San Bemardino Address: 547 North Sierra Way Mentoring Program San Bernardino CA San Bernardino 92410-4816 2. Applicant's D-U-N-S Number L8J_0J_5J_3_L4J_9J_2_L0J_6J 3. Applicant's T-I-N L9_L5J - 1­6J_0_1­0_L0J_7J-7J0_I 4. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance #: 84 _1_L0_L4_LB_j Title: Director of Parks & Recreation Service Department 5. Project Director: Lemuel P. Randolph Address: 547 North Sierra Way San Bernardino CA 92410 4816 City State Zip code + 4 Tel. #: ( 909 ) 887-1847 Fax #: (909) 384- 5167 E-Mail Address: randolph_le@sbcfty.org Application Information 9. Type of Submission: -PreApplication Construction Non -Construction -Application Construction Non -Construction 10. Is application subject to review by Executive Order 12372 process? _ Yes (Date made available to the Executive Order 12372 process for review): _l_l _X_ No (If "No,"check appropriate box below.) _ Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. Program has not been selected by State for review. 11. Proposed Project Dates: _9_/_O7_/_2004 / 31 / 2007 Start Date: End Date: State County ZIP Code + 4 6. Novice Applicant _Yes _X No 7. Is the applicant delinquent on any Federal debt? _Yes X_No (if'Yes,"attach an explanation.) 8. Type of Applicant (Enter appropriate letterin the box.) L_L_I A - State F - Independent School District B - Local G - Public College or University C - Special District H - Private, Non-profit College or University D - Indian Tribe I - Non-profit Organization E - Individual J - Private, Profit -Making Organization K - Other (Specify): 12. Are any research activities involving human subjects planned at any time during the proposed project period? Yes (Go to 12a.) _X_ No (Go to ftem 13.) 12a. Are all the research activities proposed designated to be exempt from the regulations? _ Yes (Provide Exemption(s) #): _X_ No (Provide Assurance #): 13. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: The City of San Bernardino Mentoring Program (CSBMP) Estimated Funding Authorized Representative Information 15. To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this preapplication/application are true 14a. Federal E 162,896. 00 and correct. The document has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant b. Applicant E . 00 and the applicant will comply with the attached assurances if the assistance is awarded. c. State E . 00 a. Authorized Representative (Please type or print name clearly.) d. Local E _ 71,280. 00 Lemuel P. Randolph e. Other E 7.920. 00 to. Title: Director of Parks & Recreation Services Department f. Program Income E . 00 c. Tel. #: ( 909 ) 384-5030 Fax #: ( 909 ) 384-5160 it. E-Mail Address: randolph_le@sbcity.org g. TOTAL E 242,496. 00 e. Signature"thorize Rep 9n e --Ya�Lll Date? /­2—/ OY 53 2004-251 Instructions for Form ED 424 1. Legal Name and Address. Enter the legal name of applicant and the name, of the primary organizational unit which will undertake the assistance activity. 2. D-U-NS Number. Enter the appticant's D-U-N-S Number. If your organization does not have a D-U-N-S Number, you can obtain the number by calling 1-800-333-0505 or by completing a D-U-N-S Number Request Form. The form can be obtained As the Internet at the following URL: http://wv6w.dnb.coin. 3. Tax Identification Number. Enter the taxpayer's identification number as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service. 4. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number. Enter the CFDA number and title of the program under which assistance is requested. The CFDA number can be found in the federal register notice and the application package. 5. Project Director. Name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e- mail address of the person to be contacted on matters involving this application. 6. Novice Applicant. Check "Yes" or *No" only if assistance is being requested under a program that gives special consideration to novice applicants. Otherwise, leave blank. Check "Yes" if you meet the requirements for novice applicants specified In the regulations in 34 CFR 75,225 and included on the attached page entitled "Definitions for Form ED 424.' By checking "Yes" the applicant cerfifies that it meets these novice applicant requirements. Check "No" if you do not meet the requirements for novice applicants. 7. Federal Debt Delinquency. Check "Yes" if the applicants organization is delinquent on any Federal debt (This question refers to the applicant's organization and not to the person who signs as the authorized representative. Categories of debt include delinquent audit disallowances, loans and taxes.) Otherwise, check "No." 8. Type of Applicant. Enter the appropriate letter in the box provided. 9. Type of Submission. See "Definitions for Form ED 424" attached. 1O.Executive Order 12372. See "Definitions for Form ED 424" attached. Check "Yes" if the application is subject to review by E.O. 12372. Also, please enter the month, day, and four (4) digit year (e.g., 12/12/2001). Otherwise, check "No." 11. Proposed Project Dates. Please enter the month, day, and four (4) digit year (e.g., 12/1212001). 12. Human Subjects Research. (See I.A. "Definitions" in attached page entitled "Definitions for Form ED 424.") If Not Human Subjects Research. Check "No" if research activities involving human subjects are not planned at any time during the proposed project period. The remaining parts of Item 12 are then not applicable. If Human Subjects Research. Check "Yes" if research activities involving human subjects are planned at any time during the proposed project period, either at the applicant organization or at any other performance site or collaborating institution. Check "Yes" even if the research is exempt from the regulations for the protection of human subjects. (See I.B. "Exemptions" in attached page entitled "Definitions for Form ED 424.") 12a. If Human Subjects Research is Exempt from the Human Subjects Regulations. Check "Yes" if ail the research activities proposed are designated to be exempt from the regulations. Insert the exemption number(s) corresponding to one or more of the six exemption categories listed in I.B. "Exemptions." In addition, follow the instructions in IIA. "Exempt Research Narrative" in the attached page entitled 'Definitions for Form ED 424." Insert this narrative immediately following the ED 424 face page. 12a. If Human Subjects Research is Not Exempt from Human Subjects Regulations. Check 'No" if some or all of the planned research activities are covered (not exempt). In addition, follow the instructions in II.B. "Nonexempt Research Narrative" in the page entitled "Definitions for Form ED 424." Insert this narrative immediately following the ED 424 face page. 12a. Human Subjects Assurance Number. If the applicant has an approved Federal Wide (FWA) or Multiple Project Assurance (MPA) with the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, that covers the specific activity, Insert the number in the space provided. If the applicant does not have an approved assurance on file with OHRP, enter "None.' In this case, the applicant, by signature on the face page, is declaring that it will comply with 34 CFR 97 and proceed to obtain the human subjects assurance upon request by the designated ED official. If the application is recommended/selected for funding, the designated ED official will request that the applicant obtain the assurance within 30 days after the specific formal request. Note about Institutional Review Board Approval. ED does not require certification of Institutional Review Board approval with the application. However, if an application that involves non-exempt human subjects research is recommended/selected for funding, the designated ED official will request that the applicant obtain and send the certification to ED within 30 days after the formal request 13. Project Title. Enter a brief descriptive title of the project. If more than one program is involved, you should append an explanation on a separate sheet. If appropriate (e.g., construction or real property projects), attach a map showing project location. For preapplications, use a separate sheet to provide a summary description of this project. 14. Estimated Funding. Amount requested or to be contributed during the first funding/budget period by each contributor. Value of in -kind contributions should be Included on appropriate lines as applicable. If the action will result in a dollar change to an existing award. indicate only the amount of the change. For decreases, enclose the amounts in parentheses. If both basic and supplemental amounts are included, show breakdown on an attached sheet. For multiple program funding, use totals and show breakdown using same categories as item 14. 15. Certification. To be signed by the authorized representative of the applicant. A copy of the governing body's authorization for you to sign this application as official representative must be on file in the applicant's office. Be sure to enter the telephone and fax number and e-mail address of the authorized representative. Also, in item 15e, please enter the month, day, and four (4) digit year (e.g., 12/12/2001) in the date signed field. II. Paperwork Burden Statement. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1875-0106. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average between 15 and 45 minutes per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202.4651. If you have comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this form write directly to: Joyce I. Mays, Application Control Center, U.S. Department of Education, 7th and D Streets, S.W. ROB-3, Room 3633, Washington, D.C. 20202-4725 2004-251 Definitions for Form ED 424 Novice Applicant (See 34 CFR 75.225). For discretionary grant programs under which the Secretary gives special consideration to novice applications, a novice applicant means any applicant for a grant from ED that — Has never received a grant or subgrant under the program from which it seeks funding; Has never been a member of a group application, submitted in accordance with 34 CFR 75.127-75.129. that received a grant under the program from which it seeks funding; and Has not had an active discretionary grant from the Federal government in the five years before the deadline date for applications under the program. For the purposes of this requirement a grant is active until the end of the grant's project or funding period, Including any extensions of those periods that extend the grantee's authority to obligate funds. In the case of a group application submitted in accordance with 34 CFR 75.127-75.129, a group includes only parties that meet the requirements listed above. Type of Submission. "Construction" includes construction of new buildings and acquisition, expansion, remodeling, and alteration of existing buildings, and initial equipment of any such buildings, or any combination of such activities (including architects' fees and the cost of acquisition of land). "Construction" also includes remodeling to meet standards, remodeling designed to conserve energy, renovation or remodeling to accommodate new technologies, and the purchase of existing historic buildings for conversion to public libraries. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "equipment" includes machinery, utilities, and built-in equipment and any necessary enclosures or structures to house them; and such tern includes all other Items necessary for the functioning of a particular facility as a facility for the provision of library services. Executive Order 12372. The purpose of Executive Order 12372 is to foster an intergovernmental partnership and strengthen federalism by relying on State and local processes for the coordination and review of proposed Federal financial assistance and direct Federal development. The application notice, as published in the Federal Register, informs the applicant as to whether the program is subject to the requirements of E.O. 12372. In addition, the application package contains information on the State Single Point of Contact. An applicant is still eligible to apply for a grant or grants even if Its respective State, Territory, Commonwealth, etc. does not have a State Single Point of Contact. For additional information on E.O. 12372 go to http://www.cfda.gov/publicteol2372.htm. PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS IN RESEARCH I. Definitions and Exemptions A. Definitions. A research activity Involves human subjects If the activity is research, as defined in the Department's regulations, and the research activity will Involve use of human subjects, as defined in the regulations. —Research The ED Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects, Title 34. Code of Federal Regulations, Part 97, define research as "a systematic Investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge." If an activity follows a deliberate plan whose purpose is to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge @ is research. Activities which meet this definition constitute research whether or not they are conducted or supported under a program which is considered research for other purposes. For example, some demonstration and service programs may include research activities. —Human Subject The regulations define human subject as "a living individual about whom an investigator (whether professional or student) conducting research obtains (1) data through intervention or interaction with the individual, or (2) identifiable private information." (1) If an activity involves obtaining information about a living person by manipulating that person or that person's environment, as might occur when a new instructional technique is tested, or by communicating or interacting with the individual, as occurs with surveys and interviews, the definition of human subject is met. (2) If an activity involves obtaining private information about a living person in such a way that the information can be linked to that individual (the identity of the subject is or may be readily determined by the investigator or associated with the information), the definition of human subject is met. [Private information includes information about behavior that occurs in a context in which an individual can reasonably expect that no observation or recording is taking place, and information which has been provided for specific purposes by an individual and which the individual can reasonably expect will not be made public (for example, a school health record).] B. Exemptions. Research activities in which the only involvement of human subjects will be in one or more of the following six categories of exemptions are not covered by the regulations: (1) Research conducted in established or commonly accepted educational settings, involving normal educational practices, such as (a) research on regular and special education instructional strategies, or (b) research on the effectiveness of or the comparison among instructional techniques, curricula, or classroom management methods. (2) Research involving the use of educational tests (cognifive, diagnostic, aptitude, achievement), survey procedures, interview procedures or observation of public behavior, unless: (a) information obtained is recorded in such a manner that human subjects can be identified, directly or through identifiers linked to the subjects; and (b) any disclosure of the human subjects' responses outside the research could reasonably place the subjects at risk of criminal or civil liability or be damaging to the subjects' financial standing, employability, or reputation. ff the subjects are children, exemption 2 applies only to research Involving educational tests and observations of public behavior when the Investlgator(s) do not participate in the activities being observed. Exemption 2 does not apply if children are surveyed or Interviewed or If the research involves observation of public behavior and the invesdgator(s) participate in the activities being observed. [Children are defined as persons who have not attained the legal age for consent to treatments or procedures involved in the research, under the applicable law or jurisdiction in which the research will be conducted.) 55 2004-251 (3) Research involving the use of educational tests (cognifive, diagnostic, aptitude, achievement), survey procedures, interview procedures or observation of public behavior that is not exempt under section (2) above, if the human subjects are elected or appointed public officials or candidates for public office; or federal statute(s) require(s) without exception that the confidentiality of the personally identifiable Information will be maintained throughout the research and thereafter. (4) Research involving the collection or study of existing data, documents, records, pathological specimens, or diagnostic specimens, if these sources are publicly available or if the information is recorded by the Investigator in a manner that subjects cannot be identified, directly or through identifiers linked to the subjects. (5) Research and demonstration projects which are conducted by or subject to the approval of department or agency heads, and which are designed to study, evaluate, or otherwise examine: (a) public benefit or service programs; (b) procedures for obtaining benefits or services under those programs; (c) possible changes in or alternatives to those programs or procedures; or (d) possible changes in methods or levels of payment for benefits or services under those programs. (6) Taste and food quality evaluation and consumer acceptance studies, (a) if wholesome foods without additives are consumed or (b) if a food is consumed that contains a food ingredient at or below the level and for a use found to be safe, or agricultural chemical or environmental contaminant at or below the level found to be safe, by the Food and Drug Administration or approved by the Environmental Protection Agency or the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Instructions for Exempt and Nonexempt Human Subjects Research Narratives If the applicant marked Wes' for Item 12 on the ED 424, the applicant must provide a human subjects "exempt research" or 'nonexempt research" narrative and insert it immediately following the ED 424 face page. A. Exempt Research Narrative. If you marked "Yes" for item 12 a. and designated exemption numbers(s), provide the "exempt research" narrative. The narrative must contain sufficient information about the involvement of human subjects in the proposed research to allow a determination by ED that the designated exemption(s) are appropriate. The narrative must be succinct. B. Nonexempt Research Narrative If you marked "No" for item 12 a. you must provide the "nonexempt research" narrative. The narrative must address the following seven points. Although no specific page limitation applies to this section of the application, be succinct. (1) Human Subjects Involvement and Characteristics: Provide a detailed description of the proposed involvement of human subjects. Describe the characteristics of the subject population, including their anticipated number, age range, and health status. Identify the criteria for inclusion or exclusion of any subpopulation. Explain the rationale for the involvement of special classes of subjects, such as children, children with disabilities, adults with disabilities, persons with mental disabilities, pregnant women, prisoners. Institutionalized individuals, or others who are likely to be vulnerable (2) Sources of Materials: Identify the sources of research material obtained from individually identifiable living human subjects in the forth of specimens, records, or data. Indicate whether the material or data will be obtained specifically for research purposes or whether use will be made of existing specimens, records, or data. (3) Recruitment and Informed Consent: Describe plans for the recruitment of subjects and the consent procedures to be followed. Include the circumstances under which consent will be sought and obtained, who will seek it. the nature of the information to be provided to prospective subjects, and the method of documenting consent. State 1 the Institutional Review Board (I RB) has authorized a modification or waiver of the elements of consent or the requirement for documentation of consent. (4) Potential Risks: Describe potential risks (physical, psychological, social, legal, or other) and assess their likelihood and seriousness. Where appropriate, describe alternative treatments and procedures that might be advantageous to the subjects. (5) Protection Against Risk: Describe the procedures for protecting against or minimizing potential risks, including risks to confidentiality, and assess their likely effectiveness. Where appropriate, discuss provisions for ensuring necessary medical or professional intervention in the event of adverse effects to the subjects. Also, where appropriate, describe the provisions for monitoring the data collected to ensure the safety of the subjects. (6) Importance of the Knowledge to be Gained: Discuss the importance of the knowledge gained or to be gained as a result of the proposed research. Discuss why the risks to subjects are reasonable in relation to the anticipated benefits to subjects and in relation to the importance of the knowledge that may reasonably be expected to result. (7) Collaborating Site(s): If research involving human subjects will take place at collaborating site(s) or other performance site(s), name the sites and briefly describe their involvement or role in the research. Copies of the Department of Education's Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects, 34 CFR Part 97 and other pertinent materials on the protection of human subjects In research are available from the Grants Policy and Oversight Staff, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202-4248, telephone: (202) 708-8263, and on the U.S. Department of Education's Protection of Human Subjects In Research Web Site at htip://www.ed.gov/aboutlof ce&4istlocfolhumensub.htrni 2004-251 M CD CD Cf... N Vl N... M N � y O C 0 pO O OI m L m zca t2- 'ff w O z Y LL Qz f0 P 7a Z o O N O p 4� Q O W Y� IL () Z O 70 y" w z w O N tD O m f p H w w y Q S QW a W Z p� 0 O 0 H �a a Z Z U yo W O 7 N O y O A N O O V7 V N Z a ] O Y �. Q z N c Q Z W m U da c N a f0 0 7 Z a10i o m o o 00 !jQ Q O ry v O H H O z N N f0 .O 2 N M y y N a` b g"" m a U g 6 a m m c-. O ii y jp .d. 41 C 0 m co U.. OD U • Ocff. O c ~~ j a li F W N U V F LO CI t7 O H d n m OI `. O .� 2004-251 N . 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The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to vary from 13 to 22 hours per response, with an average of 17.5 hours per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202-4651. If you have comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this form, write directly to (insert program office), U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.20202. INSTRUCTIONS FOR ED FORM 524 General Instructions This form is used to apply to individual U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant programs. Unless directed otherwise, provide the same budget information for each year of the multi -year funding request. Pay attention to applicable program specific instructions, if attached. Section A - Budget Summary U.S. Department of Education Funds All applicants must complete Section A and provide a breakdown by the applicable budget categories shown in lines 1-11. Lines 1-11, columns (a)-(e): For each project year for which funding is requested, show the total amount requested for each applicable budget category. Lines 1-11, column (f): Show the multi -year total for each budget category. If funding is requested for only one project year, leave this column blank. Line 12, columns (a)-(e): Show the total budget request for each project year for which funding is requested. Line 12, column (f): Show the total amount requested for all project years. If funding is requested for only one year, leave this space blank. Section B - Budget Summary Non -Federal Funds If you are required to provide or volunteer to provide matching funds or other non -Federal resources to the project, these should be shown for each applicable budget category on lines 1-11 of Section B. Lines 1-11, columns (a)-(e): For each project year for which matching funds or other contributions are provided, show the total contribution for each applicable budget category. Lines 1-11, column (f): Show the multi -year total for each budget category. If non -Federal contributions are provided for only one year, leave this column blank. Line 12, columns (a)-(e): Show the total matching or other contribution for each project year. Line 12, column (f): Show the total amount to be contributed for all years of the multi -year project. If non -Federal contributions are provided for only one year, leave this space blank. W 2004-251 Section C - Other Budget Information Pay attention to applicable program specific instructions, if attached. t. Provide an itemized budget breakdown, by project year, for each budget category listed in Sections A and B. For grant projects that will be divided into two or more separately budgeted major activities or sub -projects, show for each budget category of a project year the breakdown of the specific expenses attributable to each sub -project or activity. 2. If applicable to this program, enter the type of indirect rate (provisional, predetermined, final or fixed) that will be in effect during the funding period. In addition, enter the estimated amount of the base to which the rate is applied, and the total indirect expense. 3. If applicable to this program, provide the rate and base on which fringe benefits are calculated. 4. Provide other explanations or comments you deem necessary. 2004-251 Mentoring Program — Program Specific Assurances for Local Educational Agencies In addition to the standard assurances included with this application package, all applicants that are local educational agencies must review and sign the following assurances: As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that: 1. Assure that no mentor will be assigned to mentor so many children that the assignment will undermine the mentor's ability to be an effective mentor or the mentor's ability to establish a close relationship (a one-to-one relationship, where practicable) with each mentored child; 2. Assure that the mentoring program will provide children with a variety of experiences and support, including: (i) Emotional support; (ii) Academic assistance; and (iii) Exposure to experiences that the children might not otherwise encounter on their own; 3. Assure that the mentoring program will be monitored to ensure that each child assigned a mentor benefits from that assignment and that the child will be assigned a new mentor if the relationship between the original mentor and the child is not beneficial to the child; 4. Assure that it will: (1) establish clear, measurable performance goals; and (2) collect and report to the Department data related to the established Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) performance indicators for the Mentoring Programs grant competition. We will reject any application that does not contain this assurance. N/A Signature of Authorized Certifying Official N/A Organization Name N/A Title N/A Date 61 2004-251 Mentoring Program — Program Specific Assurances for Community -Based Organizations In addition to the standard assurances included with this application package, all applicants that are community -based organizations must review and sign the following assurances: As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby: 1. Assure that: a. It is an eligible applicant under the definitions provided in the Federal Register notice and in this application package; b. Timely and meaningful consultation with a LEA or private school has taken place during the design and/or development of the proposed program; c. LEA or private school staff will participate in the identification and referral of students to the CBO's proposed program; d. The LEA or private school will participate in the collection of data related to the established GPRA performance indicators for the Mentoring Programs grant competition. 2. Assure that no mentor will be assigned to mentor so many children that the assignment will undermine the mentor's ability to be an effective mentor or the mentor's ability to establish a close relationship (a one-to-one relationship, where practicable) with each mentored child; �3. Assure that the mentoring program will provide children with a variety of experiences and support, including: (i) Emotional support; (ii) Academic assistance; and (iii) Exposure to experiences that the children might not otherwise encounter on their own; 4. Assure that the mentoring program will be monitored to ensure that each child assigned a mentor benefits from that assignment and that the child will be assigned a new mentor if the relationship between the original mentor and the child is not beneficial to the child; 5. Assure that it will: (1) establish clear, measurable performance goals; and (2) collect and report to the Department data related to the established Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) performance indicators for the Mentoring Programs grant competition. We will reject any application that does not contain this assurance. Director of Parks & Recreation Services Signatur f "orizWd Certifying Official Title The City of San Bernardino Parks & Recreation Organization Name Date 62 CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS; AND DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS 'Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this forth. Signature of this forth provides for compliance with certification requirements under 34 CFR Part 82, "New Restrictions on Lobbying," and 34 CFR Part 85, "Government -wide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Government -wide Requirements for Drug -Free Workplace (Grants)." The certifications shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the Department of Education determines to award the covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement. 1. LOBBYING As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S. Code, and implemented at 34 CFR Part 82, for persons entering into a grant or cooperative agreement over $100,000, as defined at 34 CFR Part 82, Sections 82.105 and 82.110, the applicant certifies that: (a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative agreement; (b) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form - LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; (c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subgrants, contracts under grants and cooperative agreements, and subcontracts) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. 2. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at 34 CFR Part 85, for prospective participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 34 CFR Part 85, Sections 85.105 and 85.110-- A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals: (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency; (b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civil judgement rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (2)(b) of this certification; and (d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transaction (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default; and B. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to this application. 3. DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS) As required by the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 34 CFR Part 85, Subpart F, for grantees, as defined at 34 CFR Part 85, Sections 85.605 and 85.610 - A. The applicant certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug -free workplace by: (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; (b) Establishing an on -going drug -free awareness program to inform employees about: (1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace; (3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; (c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a); (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will: (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; 63 (e) Noiltying the agency, in writing, within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to: Director, Grants Policy and Oversight Staff, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. (Room 3652, GSA Regional Office Building No. 3), Washington, DC 20202-4248. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; (f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted: (1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or (2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal. State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f). B. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address. city, county, state, zip code) 547 North Sierra Way San Bernardino, CA 92410 Check [ j if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTEES WHO ARE INDIVIDUALS) As required by the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 34 CFR Part 85, Subpart F, for grantees, as defined at 34 CFR Part 85, Sections 85.605 and 85.610- A. As a condition of the grant, I certify that I will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance in conducting any activity with the grant; and B. If convicted of a criminal drug offense resulting from a violation occurring during the conduct of any grant activity, I will report the conviction, in writing, within 10 calendar days of the conviction, to: Director, Grants Policy and Oversight Staff, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. (Room 3652, GSA Regional Office Building No. 3), Washington, DC 20202-4248. Notice shall include the identification numbers) of each affected grant. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the applicant will comply with the above certifications. NAME OF APPLICANT PR/AWARD NUMBER AND / OR PROJECT NAME The City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department The City of San Bernardino Mentoring Frog. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Lemuel P. Randolph Director of Parks & Recreation Services Department SIGNATURE LAIX01111111w, DATE 12/98 MI 2004-251 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion — Lower Tier Covered Transactions This certification is required by the Department of Education regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 34 CFR Part 85, for all lower tier transactions meeting the threshold and tier requirements stated at Section 85.110. Instructions for Certification 1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the certification set out below. 2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment. 3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 4. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction," "participant," " person," "primary covered transaction," " principal," "proposal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. 5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated. . The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled ACertification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion -Lower Tier Covered Transactions,-- without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. 7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may but is not required to, check the Nonprocurement List. 8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. 9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment. Certification (1) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. (2) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal. NAME OF APPLICANT PR/AWARD NUMBER AND/OR PROJECT NAME The City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department The City of San Bernardino Mentoring Program PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Lemuel P. Randolph Director ofparks and Recreayop Sgrvices Department SIGNATURE /J/J DATE ED 80-0014, 9790 (Replaces GCS-009 (REV.12/88), which is obsolete) 65 2004-251 OMB Approval No. 034"M ASSURANCES - NON -CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0040), Washington, DC 20503 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. Note: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non -Federal share of project cost) to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the project described in this application. 2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, and if appropriate, the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. 3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain. 4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. 5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C..4728-4763) relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F). 6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C.,1681- 1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C.. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) 66 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C.. 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g), 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C.. 290 dd-3 and 290 ee 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C.. 3601 at seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and 0) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Titles 11 and III of the uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or federally assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases. 8. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C.,1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. 2004-251 9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis -Bacon Act (40 U.S.C..276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C.,276c and 18 U.S.C.,874) and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. , 327-333), regarding labor standards for federally assisted construction subagreements. 10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more. 11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order (ED) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clear Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93-523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L. 93-205). 12 Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C..1721 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system. 13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C., 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C, 469a-1 at seq.). 14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance. 15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C, 2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance. 16. Will comply with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C, 4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead- based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures. 17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133, DAudits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations.❑ 18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing this program. SIGNATURE OF AUT RIZED CER TITLE �F� Director of Parks & Recreation Services Department APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUBMITTED The City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department 67 2004-251 Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Complete this form to disclose lobbying activities pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352 (See reverse for public burden disclosure) 1. Type of Federal Action: 2. Status of Federal Action: 3. Report Type: a. contract a. bid/offer/application a. Initial filing b_ b. grant _a_ b. initial award a_ b. material change c. cooperative agreement c. post -award d. loan For material change only: e. loan guarantee Year quarter f. loan insurance Date of last report 4. Name and Address of Reporting Entity: S. If Reporting Entity in No. 4 is Subawardee, Enter Name x Prime Subawardee and Address of Prime: _ Tier , if Known: The City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department 547 North Sierra Way San Bernardino, CA 92410 Congressional District, if known: 43rd Congressional District, if known: 6. Federal DepartmentlAgency: 7. Federal Program Name/Description: Mentoring Programs Department of Education Office of Safe and Drug -Free Schools CFDA Number, if applicable: _#84 184 B_ 7. Federal Action Number, if known: 8. Award Amount, if known: OMB # 1865-0013 N/A 5 10. a. Name and Address of Lobbying Registrant b. Individuals Performing Services (including address if (if individual, last name, first name, Ml): different from No. 10a) (last name, first name, Ml): N/A N/A 11. Information requested through this form is authorized by title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. This Signature: _ disclosure of lobbying activities is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was Print Name: Lemuel P. Randolph placed by the tier above when this transaction was made or entered into. This disclosure is Title: Director of Parks & Recreation Services Department required pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352. This information will be reported to the Congress semi-annually and will be available for public Telephone No.: 909-384-5030 Date: inspection. Any person who fails to file the required disclosure shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. Federal Use.Onty Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form - LLL (Rev. 7-97) 2004-251 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF SF-LLL, DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES This disclosure form shall be completed by the reporting entity, whether subawardee or prime Federal recipient, at the initiation or receipt of a covered Federal action, or a material change to a previous filing, pursuant to title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. The filing of a form is required for each payment or agreement to make payment to any lobbying entity for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with a covered Federal action. Complete all items that apply for both the initial filing and material change report. Refer to the implementing guidance published by the Office of Management and Budget for additional information. 1. Identify the type of covered Federal action for which lobbying activity is and/or has been secured to influence the outcome of a covered Federal action. 2. Identify the status of the covered Federal action. 3. Identify the appropriate classification of this report. If this is a followup report caused by a material change to the information previously reported, enter the year and quarter in which the change occurred. Enter the date of the last previously submitted report by this reporting entity for this covered Federal action. 4. Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the reporting entity. Include Congressional District, if known. Check the appropriate classification of the reporting entity that designates if it is, or expects to be, a prime or subaward recipient. Identify the tier of the subawardee, e.g., the first subawardee of the prime is the 1st tier. Subawards include but are not limited to subcontracts, subgrants and contract awards under grants. 5. If the organization filing the report in item 4 checks "Subawardee," then enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the prime Federal recipient. Include Congressional District, if known. 6. Enter the name of the federal agency making the award or loan commitment. Include at least one organizational level below agency name, if known. For example, Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard. 7. Enter the Federal program name or description for the covered Federal action (item 1). If known, enter the full Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for grants, cooperative agreements, loans, and loan commitments. 8. Enter the most appropriate Federal identifying number available for the Federal action identified in item 1 (e.g., Request for Proposal (RFP) number; Invitations for Bid (IFB) number; grant announcement number; the contract, grant, or loan award number; the application/proposal control number assigned by the Federal agency). Included prefixes, e.g., "RFP-DE-90-001 9. For a covered Federal action where there has been an award or loan commitment by the Federal agency, enter the Federal amount of the awardfloan commitment for the prime entity identified in item 4 or 5. 10. (a) Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the lobbying registrant under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 engaged by the reporting entity identified in item 4 to influence the covered Federal action. (b) Enter the full names of the individual(s) performing services, and include full address if different from 10(a). Enter Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial (MI). 11. The certifying official shall sign and date the form, print his/her name, title, and telephone number. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act, as amended, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control Number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is OMB No. 0348.0046. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0046), Washington, DC 20503 2004-251 Project Abstract: The City of San Bernardino Mentoring Program (CSBMP), established in 1992, collaborates with 42 Agencies and organizations, including the San Bernardino Unified School District (SBCUSD) which is classified as a "high need" district in the State of California. The SBCUSD faces challenges inherent to districts with poverty, mobility, unemployment, high ethnic minority representation, language differences and lack of education among parents. Student achievement and success is profoundly affected. All 59 SBCUSD schools qualify for Title 1 funding. San Bernardino County ranks above the California average in juvenile felony arrest, high school dropouts and teenage pregnancy. (Data from "Children Now" Newsletter). The Department of Education Mentoring Program grant will provide an opportunity to continue serving at -risk youth and their families in this City of 190,232 located sixty miles east of Los Angeles. The program expanded in December 2000 to reach the mentee families serving 745 people as it maintained 229 Mentor/Mentee matches and provided services to the mentee families. Funding for this expanded program ended in June 2004. Since the end of the California Endorsement Grant, our current Mentor Program enrolled 56 mentor/mentee matches providing mentoring to at -risk elementary and middle school children. All the collaborative partners are committed to continuing the expanded program that began in December 2000 to reach mentees and families. 1 2004-251 ❖ Table of Contents: Item Page ❖ Project Abstract Page 1 ❖ Table of Contents Page 2 8• Budget Narrative Page 3-10 ❖ Need for the Project Page 11-13 ❖ Quality of the Project Design Page 14 ❖ Quality of the Management Plan Page 15-18 ❖ Quality of the Project Personnel Page 18-22 ❖ Quality of the Project Evaluation Page 23-25 6 2004-251 • Budeet Narrative There are four major project components that will be funded by The Department of Education Mentoring Program during the requested budget period. 1. Sustain Current Mentee/Mentor Enrollment: Expand enrollment of new Mentors. Provide orientation and training and increase from 56 to 150 mentor-mentee relationships by increasing 30 new matches each budget year. The Mentor Program Coordinator and staff will make regular presentations to various groups and organization in order to recruit quality mentors to accomplish our goal of 30 new matches each year. 2. Continue with Monitoring Mentor/Mentee relationship: The Mentoring Program must ensure that each child assigned a mentor is benefiting from that assignment. A child will be re -assigned to a new mentor if the relationship is not beneficial to the child. The Mentor Program Coordinator will spend 25% of her time each budget year in the monitoring process to assure good mentor-mentee relationships. 3. Continue with the Outreach Workers Services: Given the high -risk target population, there are many problems in the homes of Mentees that cannot and should not be addressed through Mentors. Many situations require professional intervention from public and private community -based organizations. A major activity of funding from The Department of Education Mentor Program will allow the continuation of two (2) FTE Outreach Workers. They are responsible for working with Mentors/Mentees, parents and guardians of 150 families by the end of three-year period. In -home visits will be conducted to assess the home situation. The Outreach Workers will continue providing ki 2004-251 referrals and follow-up to a variety of health and human services (i.e.. health insurance, counseling, substance abuse treatment etc.); and continue offering parents and guardians parenting education classes once a month (Spanish & English). Based on current program data approximately 75% of Mentees and their families would need outreach services each budget year. 4. Formal Evaluation Process: The final funded activity will be the planning, development and implementation of our current formal evaluation process, which has been developed by the SBCUSD Research Systems Analysis Division to accumulate data, analyze results, and present reports. The SBCUSD will continue the evaluation process for us, at a cost of approximately $ 30, 000 for a three-year period. 5. Anticipated Outcomes: • Increase to 150 Mentor/Mentee matches by the end of the 3rd budget year. This is based on increasing the 56 current participants by 30 participants each budget year during the grant period. • Provide Outreach services to at least 75% of the mentees families referred by counselors or mentors, by home visitations, parenting classes, and referrals to health, social and educational agencies as needed. Each budget year we will add new families to the outreach component as new mentees are added and we expect to reach 75% of the families each year. • Continue improvement in social, behavioral and confidence -building skills in at least 75% of Mentees each budget year, as documented by pre/post surveys conducted by the School District. 4 2004-251 • Based on current records, show improved academic performance, attendance and interest in education by mentees each budget year. Reduce the number of absences from school by 25% among at least 50% of Mentees each budget year. • Increase grade performance in one subject among Mentees as documented by school reports each budget year. • As reflected in school crime reports, we expect to reduce the number of juvenile delinquent activities, involvement in gang -related activities, use of firearms and use of alcohol and drugs by mentees each budget year. Seventy five percent (75%) of our youth Mentees will not have records of involvement with law enforcement or school police for juvenile delinquent or gang related activities; 75% of our Mentees will not have been involved in use of or sale of illegal drugs, alcohol or firearms at school or in the community. • Increase mentees' interest in school to work transition by participation in community activities. One hundred percent (100%) of Mentees/Mentors/Parents will participate each budget year in at least one of the following activities: Mentor Career Day, Volunteer Day at Mentor Program Office, community events, neighborhood clean- ups, community gardens, cultural celebrations and events, sports and recreation, fund- raisers for non-profit groups, or volunteering in community services. 5 2004-251 Budget Information Budget Categories 1. Personnel: Position Title Computation Cost 2004-2005 Mentor Coordinator $19.60 per hour x 2080 hours $40,768.00 Administration Clerk II $11.90 per hour x 2080 hours $24,752.00 Two (2) Outreach Workers $11.00 per hour x 1560 hours $34,320.00 x each = $17,160 Total $99,840.00 2005-2006 Mentor Coordinator $20.60 per hour x 2080 hours $42,848.00 Administration Clerk II $12.49 per hour x 2080 hours $25,979.00 Two (2) Outreach Workers $12.00 per hour x 1560 hours $37,440.00 x each= 18,720.00 Total $106,267.00 2006-2007 Mentor Coordinator $21.60 per hour x 2080 hours $44,928.00 Administration Clerk II $13.11 per hour x 2080 hours $27,268.00 Two (2) Outreach Workers $12.50 per hour x 1560 hours $39,000.00 X each= 19,500 Total $111,196.00 2. Fringe Benefits Computation Cost idtl0111PI Itl►i Mentor Coordinator $400 per month x 12 months x 3 years $14,400.00 Administration Clerk II $400 per month x 12 months x 3 years $14,400.00 Two (2) Outreach Workers $400 per month x 12 months x 3 years $28,800.00 Total $57,600.00 A 2004-251 3. Travel Item Computation Cost Local Travel mileage Long Distance National Conference Airfare Per Diem 2004-2007 16,000 miles @ $.345 x 3 years $5,520.00 @ $350 x 2 people=$700 x 3 years $2,100.00 3 meals @ $80 x 3 days x 2 people x years $1,440.00 Hotel @ $400 x 3 days x 2 people x one trip x 3 years $1,200.00 Sub Total $4,740.00 2004-2007 Long Distance Training Sessions Airfare @ $350 x one person x 3 times per Year x 3 years $3,150.00 Per Diem 3 meals @ $80 x one person x 3 days x 3 times each year x 3 years $2,160.00 Hotel @ $400 x 3 days x one person x 3 times each year x 3 years $3,600.00 Sub Total $8,910.00 Total $19,170.00 4. Equipment Item Computation Cost 2004-2005 Computer Three (3) One time expenditure $4,800.00 7 2004-251 5. Supplies Computation Cost Office Supplies 2004-2007 $1,200 x year x 3 budget years $3,600.00 6. Contractual Computation Cost 2004-2007 Evaluation $10,000 per year x 3 budget years $30,000.00 7. Construction Computation Cost N/A N/A N/A 8.Others Computation Cost 2004-2007 January Annual Breakfast (January National Mentoring Month) @ $8 per person x 100 people x 3 years $2,400.00 Monthly Mentor Support Meetings (Lunch) @ $100 x meeting x 12 months x 3 years $3,600.00 Monthly Parenting Classes (Potluck) Spanish & English @ $50 each x 10 months x 3 years $3,600.00 March Annual Job Shadowing @ $30 x person x 50 youth x 3 years $4,500.00 Monthly Advisory Committee Meetings (Lunch) @ $50 per meeting x 12 months x 3 years $1,800.00 April Annual Family Picnic (Potluck) @ $500 per event x one each year x 3 years $1,500.00 June Annual Recognition Program @ $3,500 per event x 150 people x 3 years $10,500.00 8 2004-251 August Annual Youth Camping Trip at Serrano Camp -Big Bear San Bernardino Forest 60 youth + volunteers @ $5,000 x 3 days each year x 3 years $15,000.00 December Annual Family Christmas (Dinner) @ $7,000 per event x 350 people each year x 3 years $21,500.00 Total $64,400.00 9. Total Direct Cost Computation Cost 2004 — 2005 (lines 1 — 8) $162,896 2005 — 2006 (lines 1 — 8) $164,523 2006 — 2007 (lines 1 — 8) $169,452 Total $496,871 9 2004-251 Section B Budeet Summary 8. Other Computation Cost 2004-2005 Volunteer Hours 90 mentors x 4 hours x month x 12 months $71,280.00 (National Average @ $16.50 x hour x one year for Volunteer Work) 2005-2006 120 mentors x 4 hours x month x 12 months @ $16.50 x hour x one year $95,040.00 2006-2007 150 mentors x 4 hours x month x 12 months @ $16.50 x hour x one year $118,800.00 Total $285,120.00 9. Direct Cost Computation Cost 2004-2005 In -kind Donations 90 mentor finger print, background Check and TB testing @ $60 each $5,400.00 2005-2006 30 mentor finger print, background Check and TB testing @ $60 each $1,800.00 2006-2007 30 mentor finger print, background Check and TB testing @ $60 each $1,800.00 Total $9,000.00 11. Trainine Stipends Computation Cost 2004-2007 New Mentor Training San Bernardino County Health In -Kind Department Trainer @ $30 x 2 hours x session x 12 sessions x 3 years $2,160.00 10 2004-251 Parenting Classes Spanish & English Classes In -Kind Various Agencies Participants as Speakers @ $30 x hour x 2 hours per session x 2 sessions x 10 months x 3 years $5,400.00 Total ❖ Need for the Project: $7,560.00 Today, young people are faced with unprecedented challenges in weaving their way through a highly complex and threatening society. Policymakers, practitioners and researchers agree that at -risk youth need positive, consistent relationships with adults to support their development and success. In high -risk communities, a dearth of such relationships in families, neighborhoods and institutions has been identified as a key factor in the difficulties encountered by young people in pursuing a constructive life path. It is no wonder that the usefulness and viability of mentoring has been the focus of many community -based programs as a method to establish reciprocal bonds through caring support. The City of San Bernardino Mentoring Program (CSBMP) is comprised of students from 22 elementary and 4 middle schools, which is almost 50% of the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), the tenth largest school district in the state of California. SBCUSD serves approximately 48,000 students in grades in K-12 at 59 schools. The SBCUSD faces challenges inherent in urban schools where poverty, mobility, unemployment, high ethnic minority representation, language differences and a lack of higher education in families profoundly impact student's achievement and success. 11 2004-251 Data obtained from SBCUSD Office Research and Development and University of California, Riverside Office of Community Research indicate that students in the SBCUSD are negatively affected by the following factors: • All 59 of SBCUSD's schools qualify for Title 1 funding. • 80.5% of the School District population live in poverty. • The City of San Bernardino tops the county list with the highest reliance upon public assistance (38% of all residents receive some type of welfare). This also negatively impacts the academic success of students. • Nearly 95% of all SBCUSD students participate in the Free/Reduced Lunch program. • The number of Limited English Proficient students in the county has grown 150% in ten years with a negative impact on academic success of students. • 77% of students in the school district are ethnic minorities (African American: 20%; Asian: 4%; Hispanic: 52%; Native American: 1%; White: 23%). • 16% of families with children live below the poverty level; 56% of female -headed households with children under age 18 live in poverty. • Large numbers of parents of the children commute long hours to the workplace in neighboring counties (Los Angeles and Orange), increasing the time they are absent from the family home, thus leaving more children unsupervised and/or without adult guidance. • An attendance problem, high rates of mobility between schools and higher than state averages dropout rates. • In the most recent reported year, the live teen birth rates ranged from 20.5 per 1,000 Whites, to 63 per 1,000 for Hispanics, with African Americans in-between. 12 2004-251 These factors contribute to an extremely challenging learning environment, and present many risk factors for healthy physical and emotional development. The CSBMP serves a valuable role in the community by providing early intervention, reaching students earlier in life, before serious and/or negative behaviors begin to emerge. Also, the long-term impact of the program relates to reduction in juvenile delinquency, gang participation, school drop out rates, and improvement in academic performance, better health and well being, and community involvement. Social research by the SBCUSD suggests the benefits of natural, personal helping relationships as an antidote for the complex myriad of youth problems, which if left unattended, escalate into life changing, and life threatening behaviors. Mentees develop healthier attitudes towards adults and authority figures, in general. One key difference between youth who become successful and those who do not is a Mentor. With Department of Education Mentoring Programs Grant funding, we will elevate the existing program to a new level by continuing to serve the entire family unit of each Mentee through outreach services. Mentors have informed project staff that their role would be much more effective if the parents/guardians/family were involved in a more meaningful manner. After we received The California Endowment grant for Outreach to families in December 2000, we began to work with Mentees' families. As a result many fundamental problems experienced by Mentees and family members at home have been resolved. Families' are referred to various health, legal and social agencies as necessary to meet their needs. In addition, the mentoring program provides monthly parenting classes in both Spanish and English. 13 2004-251 ❖ Ouality of the Project Design: The program, established by the City of San Bernardino, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department in April 1992, was originally designed to focus on academic success in school through improvement in reading, study skills and work habits. Thirty-five City employees were matched with first, second and third grade students identified by teachers as potential beneficiaries of Mentoring relationships. They volunteered during their lunch hours, one day per week. Besides tutoring students, mentors focused on serving as role models, developing life skills and sharing adult values. By 1995, a private non-profit organization assisted in the development of a City Youth Agenda and the formation of The City of San Bernardino Mayor's Youth Task Force. They proposed that the Mentoring program begin to serve middle schools where many problems with at -risk youth were evident. The City and the School District redirected funds from the various grant programs supporting Mentoring to hire a Mentor Coordinator to oversee the program for middle as well as the elementary schools. In 1997, a three-year Juvenile Mentoring Program (JUMP) grant was awarded from the U.S. Office of Justice Planning, expanding the number of school sites from 3 to 15. The program has received certification from the California Mentor Initiative (CMI) and Governor's Mentoring Partnership. In December 2000, after receiving a grant from The California Endowment, the Mentoring Program expanded the number of sites to 22 elementary and four middle schools. 4. Ouality of the Management Plan: 14 2004-251 From 2000 through 2004, a total of 229 students mentees have been matched with 229 Mentors, providing a direct link for reducing the risk factors for problematic and anti -social behaviors among youth (school failure, juvenile delinquency, alcohol and drugs, teen pregnancy, gangs, and violence). Intervention is provided, by having a consistent one on one relationship and a caring role model that provides guidance, friendship, and encouragement for healthy alternatives. As a result, mentees increase grades, develop communication and life skills, and decrease absences and drop out rates. These results are confirmed by reports of our schools counselors, teachers, and mentors. The relationship between parents and mentees is improved by having various activities in which both are involved. Parents are also involved in Parenting Classes in Spanish and English. In the CSBMP, 57% of participants are Hispanic, the majority of whom have limited English proficiency. Classes have specific topics that increase the information and referral opportunities to develop the process for meeting needs in the entire family. The target population for the program is at -risk elementary and middle schools students (41n-8 h grade). There are 26 eligible and participating schools, which are in high crime areas with 56% or more of their enrollees eligible to receive Title 1 funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Students are considered "at -risk" by the following criteria: • Performing significantly below grade level • Economically disadvantaged • Child of alcohol or drug abuser • Teen Pregnancy • Mental Health Problems 15 2004-251 • Victim of child abuse/neglect • Gang involvement or other pre -delinquent acts A Coordinated effort allows youth at school sites to be referred by school counselors. Counselors are well aware of which students are exposed to high levels of risk in their family, community or social environment that may lead to educational failure, dropping out of school, or involvement with juvenile delinquency. Students who are identified for the CSBMP are required to complete a Student Application and obtain written parental permission for participation in the Mentoring Program. The mentor's first meeting will be at the school site. During this preliminary meeting the mentor will meet all appropriate school personnel such as the principal, vice principal, health aide/counselor, and front office workers and parents/guardians. Mentors will have a tour of the school site and be shown appropriate mentor/mentee meeting places on campus. The school's staff will be able to identify the mentor on future visits. This overall informational session will serve to avoid any possible pitfalls during the initial visit. The family and mentor's files will be maintained at the Mentoring Program office as confidential information. Monitoring the mentoring relationship is a daily task for the school and Mentoring Program staff. This is accomplished with phone calls, sign -in sheets, interview, short meetings, talks with parents and mentee, and mentor information. If during the mentoring time, for any reason, mentee or mentor is not comfortable with each other, it is not considered failure; however, the mentee and mentor will be reassigned as soon as possible. 16 2004-251 The CSBMP actively seeks volunteers who are at least 21 years of age who can meet the rigorous screening requirements to serve as " Mentors" to at -risk youth at participating schools. The term" Mentor" suggest a relationship between a supportive older adult and an unrelated, younger protege (Mentee). The Mentor provides on -going guidance, instruction and encouragement, which support the development of competence and character in the student. The San Bernardino Mentoring Program is operated on a non-discriminatory basis, affording equal treatment and access to service without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry. Screening policies and procedures are part of the Mentoring program, which includes application, personal interview, references, fingerprints, criminal background check, car insurance, and TB Testing. Mentors are provided with an orientation, three- hour training in "Identification of risk factors for children", and testing. In addition, they attend monthly support meetings with fellow Mentors, as well as one on one support with the Mentoring Program Coordinator. CSBMP Mentors make a written commitment to work for one full school year (majority of schools are year-round) with their Mentee. Mentors/Mentees meet a minimum of one hour per week at the school campus to work on improving academic skills and dealing with life's issues. Mentors also enjoy specially scheduled social, recreational, educational, cultural, and enrichment activities with their Mentees. The Program provides family Picnics, family Christmas Parties, and a Recognition Program where mentors, mentees, and family members may have special time together. Mentors also make a commitment to bring their Mentee to their work place in order to make a strong case for the direct link between academic and career success (Job 17 2004-251 Shadowing). Mentor/Mentee matches are based on the academic, behavioral, and cultural needs of the children. The Mentor Program Coordinator conducts one on one separate interviews and written applications for both Mentor and Mentee, then the mentor and mentee meet each other at the school sites in the presence of the school counselor and Mentoring Program Coordinator. This process helps ensure that the right mentors are chosen in the beginning, so that longstanding relationships with the children they mentor will develop. ❖ Ouality of Project Personnel: The City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is a municipal agency mandated to provide parks, recreation and social services to the residents of the City of San Bernardino. The Department operates on an annual budget of over $4.7 million, with a history of successful administration of both internal operations and federal and state grants. The Department has administered HUD and USDA grants for summer and year round Lunch Programs for disadvantaged youth for over 20 years. The Department has a long history of community collaboration, and has worked with the SBCUSD for over two decades. In addition to the CSBMP, the Department has had extensive experience in providing school-based/school-linked services through collaboration with numerous health and human service agencies involved with the Healthy Start Program. The Department has developed and implemented extended social and recreational services at numerous school sites, and has worked collaboratively with the San Bernardino City Unified School District on many projects, including Healthy 18 2004-251 Start, After -School Programs (CAPS), After -School Gardening Program, Healthy Families and California Kids. The City of San Bernardino Mentoring Program staff has attended and will continue to attend various training workshops, conferences, and other professional development seminars such as the "National Mentor Summit" and "Managing the Risks of Mentoring". In previous regional and state planning meetings, we discovered that the City of San Bernardino Mentoring Program has one of the largest numbers of successful Mentor-Mentee matches in Southern California. In addition, ours is one of the few programs in California that has been working with the outreach component, to include parents, family members and parenting classes with information, documentation, brochures, and flyers in both Spanish & English. The professional staff of the CSBMP includes a bilingual (Spanish & English) Mentor Coordinator with 23 years of professional experience. The Coordinator has developed two new components to the Mentoring Program to include the families of mentees. One component is the Parenting Class where training in various areas is offered. Parents meet monthly to discuss needs of the families and work together with the outreach workers. The other is a family Outreach Program in which home visits are made to assess family needs and make referrals to other agencies as necessary. Prior to becoming The Mentor Coordinator for San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, the incumbent spent the previous 19 years involved with at -risk youth and 18 years as a parenting class coordinator as well as a community volunteer. She has a Bachelor and Master's degree in the human development field. She also has worked in various programs as ALANON, for families of drugs and alcohol abusers, 19 2004-251 "Families Together," a program for keeping families together without abuse by having a commitment from a former abuser, and "Woman for Life," a program for helping single parents. The Coordinator has been involved in all aspects of recruitment, training, and support of mentors. She has also worked on the development of the Advisory Board, monthly mentor support meetings, parenting classes (Spanish & English), and implementation of a recreational component of the program. The Coordinator has been very active in promoting the program through various community activities such as Family Picnics, Mother's Day Celebration, an annual Recognition Luncheon, Camping trips and a Christmas program, and numerous other social and cultural activities. When the City received the California Endowment Grant in 2000, an Assistant Administration Clerk and two Outreach Workers were added to complete the work for the mentor/mentee matches, parenting classes, and outreach to families. The employees received initial training and addition update training once each month with new information to assist them in making successful home visitations, complete paper work, and communicate in both Spanish & English. With the addition of funding from this Education Department Grant, these programs can be re -instituted. The following is a brief profile of other Mentoring partners: ❖ Mentors are recruited in various institutions such as hospitals, government and private agencies, schools and universities, etc. In these recruitment efforts, we provide a professional presentation with information and experiences about mentoring and then allow time for attendees to ask questions and complete an application to be a mentor. 2004-251 ❖ San Bernardino City Unified School District: The CSBMP meets as often as required but at least weekly with school counselors and other school officials to make mentor/mentee assignments and to keep abreast of the needs of students. ❖ Friends of San Bernardino City Parks: a Non-profit 501 (c) (3) Corporation whose primary objectives are to aid, sponsor, promote, advance and assist in the provision of public parks, recreation, and community services in the City of San Bernardino. The Friends provide the CSBMP with sustainability opportunities beyond the grant period as a conduit for attaining private funds for the Mentor Program. ❖ City of San Bernardino Mayor's Youth Task Force: It was established in 1995 in response to the community's desire to see a youth agenda to respond to the growing number of problems among the city's youth population. It has diverse representation from the community (SBCUSD Board of Education, City Council members, law enforcement, the Mayor's office and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department). In addition to conceiving the Mentoring Program, the Task Force worked closely with the City and the school district to secure funding and support to make the program work. The Task Force has demonstrated their commitment to the Mentoring Program by assisting in the recruitment of Mentors, serving on the Mentor Advisory Board, and also volunteering as Mentors themselves. ❖ San Bernardino Mentoring Program Advisory Board: This Board meets on a monthly basis to bring expertise and collaboration to the project. The Board assists with many aspects of the program, including Mentor Recruitment, program development, fund development and special events. The Board membership includes school staff, the business community, County Department Staff, non-profit 21 2004-251 organizations, churches, parents, and Park, Recreation and Community Services Department staff. ❖ Quality of the Proiect Evaluation: One of the major areas that the CSBMP focuses on is the need to demonstrate and document the impact of the project. This is extremely critical to sustainability of the project, as most funding sources require a formal evaluation process that presents data validating the efficacy of their investment. The CSBMP contracted with SBCUSD for evaluation of the program. This evaluation enhances the Mentoring Program by rigorously evaluating the exposure and intensity. The evaluation is useful for giving direction for the program, for making any changes that may be necessary for improving our services to the children and their families and also for indicating the impact that the program is having on the academic, behavioral and cultural situations, that have caused the students to be referred to the program. The Evaluation protocols include both process and outcomes evaluation measures including: •:• Pre/Post Surveys of Mentors/Mentees and Parents/Guardians to determine quality and benefits of experience (also includes exit interviews, focus groups, etc). ❖ All consents, recruitment, tracking and retention procedures necessary for the progress of a longitudinal perspective study. ❖ Programs and controls to assess changes in attitudes, and intents regarding personal life options, self-concept, social support, and high -risk behaviors. 22 2004-251 ❖ Examination of supporting documentation (school records, case management files, other assessments to measure changes in students performance and achievement). ❖ Attainment of the stated goals and objectives of the program. ❖ Securing additional funding resources to sustain/enhance/expand the program. ❖ Analysis of Risks and Benefits The benefits of the CSBMP far outweigh the challenges. This is substantiated by a formal evaluation process that evaluates the progress of each mentee from the time they begin the program. In addition, we have anecdotal information from mentee/ mentors, school counselors, and parents and guardians regarding the improvement in the physical, emotional, social and academic status of students. We also have an information case file that confirms the outcomes of the program relative to the entire mentee family. The benefits are evident among both the mentees and the mentors, who report great satisfaction with their relationships. Volunteers commit to becoming mentors for many reasons: ❖ A desire to give back to the community. ❖ Because of their area of education study. ❖ Because someone was there for them when they were growing up. ❖ Because they did not have someone growing up, and they want to prevent that from happening in another child. ❖ Some simply volunteer because they care for and enjoy working with children. 23 2004-251 The biggest risk and challenge is ensuring that a mentor/mentee match has the greatest potential to provide positive results for the child. Careful screening and thorough orientation of mentors accomplishes this challenge. Another challenge is maintaining the level of commitment by mentors while waiting for background investigation results and coordinating an appropriate match. Many mentors have lasting relationships with their mentees. Seeing their students improve in academics, behavior, and healthy habits may take some time, but it is a very rewarding experience. Some mentors look for immediate results and when good things do not happen quickly, they become discouraged in their efforts. Staff support and encouragement is extremely important in order to assure the Mentor that they are making a difference. Another risk is that the mentee family may become dependent on the mentor to solve family problems. While mentors are well intentioned, this is clearly not their role. Ongoing training and consultation between mentors and professional staff is essential to prevent these challenges. The addition of case management staff has been a great benefit to the mentors, and addresses the needs of all involved in getting the appropriate resources when they are needed. 24 Jo, Ed.D. ntendent Narciso Cardona Assistant Superintendent July 7, 2004 To Whom It May Concern: The San Bernardino City Unified School District has a long-standing relationship with the City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. This department has provided mentoring services to our district students since 1992. The City of San Bernardino is currently in the process of applying for grant funding to continue and expand their mentoring services to our students. The San Bernardino City Unified School District is in support of the grant application and we are looking forward to establishing a Memorandum of Understanding to partner with the City to obtain the needed mentoring support for more of our students. The mentoring of students has been an effective intervention in improving attendance and academic achievement for our at -risk students. The City has requested that our Research Systems/Analysis Department implement an evaluation process to adhere to the requirements of the mentoring grant. We will certainly work with the City of San Bernardino to enter into an agreement to do this work. We are preparing a Memorandum of Understanding to present to our Board of Education for approval by August 17, Yo rs truly, N COSOCfNA Assistant Superintendent Student Services Division STUDENT SERVICES DIVISION 777 North F Street ♦ San Bernardino, CA 92410 ♦ (909) 381-1280 ♦ Fax (909) 381-4989 District Web Site: www.sbcusd.kl2.ca.us ♦ E-Mail: narciso.cardona@sbcusd.kl2.ca.us 2004-251 S)� M PL E City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING July 6, 2004 The agreement is entered into by the following partners: City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (CSBPRCSD): The City of San Bernardino Mentoring Program (CSBMP) under the umbrella of CSBPRCSD, established in 1992, collaborates with the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) which is classified as a "high need" district in the State of California. San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD): For the past twelve years the SBCUSD has been the main partner with CSBMP for providing students who are referred by school counselors for participation in the Mentoring Program. The above listed Partners agree to the following: 1. The Department of Education grant will provide an opportunity to continue serving at -risk youth and their families in the City of San Bernardino with the partnership of the SBCUSD and CSBMP. 2. The partnership between the SBCUSD and CSBMP will assure that the program will increase to 150 Mentor/Mentee matches by the end of the 3'd budget year. This is based on increasing the 56 current participants by 30 participants each budget year during the grant period. 3. The specific strengths brought to the Partnership by SBCUSD Partner are the identification and referral of students to the Mentoring Program, the frequent communication between School counselors and the Mentoring Program to keep abreast of the needs of students and the planning, development and implementation of a current formal evaluation process which will be developed by the SBCUSD Research System Analysis Division at a cost of approximately $30,000.00 for a three-year period. 4. The City of San Bernardino Mentoring Program's role is to provide early intervention to reach students before serious and/or negative behaviors are developed. Early intervention will assist in reducing or eliminating juvenile delinquency, gang participation, school drop out, and will improve academic performance, better health and well being, and community involvement. 2004-251 6 W r L r 5. The San Bernardino City Unified School District responsibilities shall be as follows: • Counselors shall conduct screening and application process for each child referred to the Mentoring Program. • Provide assurance that all appropriate school personnel such as the principal, vice principal(s) health aide and front office workers are aware of actual and future interaction of mentor/mentee and Mentoring staff at school site. • Provide assurance that Mentoring Program staff will receive a quarterly copy of student's transcripts. This will be used as comparison data to track student's progress. • Provide assurance that the Mentoring Program staff will have ongoing communication with school counselors and teachers. • Provide assurance that the front office workers will ask the mentor for picture ID and have them sign -in and sign -out on the proper sheets. 6. The City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Mentoring Program responsibilities shall be as follows: • Assess children between 7 and 14 years of age, for mentoring services. • Provide fingerprinting for new adult mentoring volunteers. • Provide a mentor for a minimum of one hour per week at the school site. • Provide parenting classes for the mentee's family members. Classes will be held once per month for three hours. • Maintain all records required to provide the information as requested by the grant. 7. SBCUSD and CSBMP mutual responsibilities are as follows: Agree to use the Quality Assurance Standards of February 2002, Publication No (ADP) 01-1121 that assure that no mentor will be assigned to mentor so many children that the assignment will undermine the mentor's ability to be an effective mentor or impair the mentor's ability to establish a close relationship (one-on-one) with each mentored child. • Agree to match mentor/mentee relationships by gender (Specifically male -male and female -female) 2004-251 S /gym [l- F • Assure that the Mentoring program will provide children with a variety of experiences and support, including: a. Emotional support b. Academic assistance c. Exposure to experiences that the children might not otherwise encounter on their own; i.e., job shadowing, family picnics, field trips, etc. • Assure that the mentoring program will be monitored to ensure that each child assigned to a mentor benefits from that assignment and that the child will be assigned a new mentor if the relationship between the original mentor and the child is not beneficial to the child. This Memorandum of Understanding describes services to be rendered under contract with the City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Mentoring Program and San Bernardino City Unified School District. Signed and agreed by: For the San Bernardino City Unified School District: Narciso Cardona Assistant Superintendent Date: For the City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Lemuel P. Randolph Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Date: 2004-251 ARDINO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH COUMANSNTY OF RAKERSSAN STEM ��!.� HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM PERINATAL 6 ADOLESCENT LIFE SECTION (P.A.L.S.) 505 North Arrowhead Avenue, Suite 201 • San Bernardino, CA 92415-0048 (909)388-5600 • Fax (909)388.5620 July 2, 2004 USA Department of Education Application Control Center Attn: CFDA84.184B Washington, DC 20202 Re: City of San Bernardino Mentoring Program JAMES A. FELTEN, MPA Programs Administrator ERIC K. FRYKMAN, MD, MPH, MBA Health Officer The County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health Perinatal and Adolescent Life Section (PALS) is pleased to recommend and support the City of San Bernardino Parks and Recreation Department Mentoring Program in its efforts to continue to provide mentoring services to youth in San Bernardino. Since 1997, our agency has collaborated with the Mentoring Program in the State of California Office of Family Planning Community Challenge Grant effort to reduce teen pregnancy. We are familiar with its efforts to provide programs to at risk youth in the San Bernardino community. The Mentoring Program in particular has had a successful history in this effort. The addition of outreach services and of parenting groups further enhanced the success of this program. Mentors receive support from the staff of the mentoring program to assure a positive relationship between the mentor and mentee. In addition to training and ongoing support for the mentors, group activities have brought the mentors and mentees together and provide a variety of experiences including camping and participation in the arts. The Department of Public Health PALS section will continue to collaborate with the Mentoring Program in the support of mentor/mentee matches and programs to middle and high school age youth. The youth benefit from a significant adult in their life who encourages them to establish life goals and to be successful in their goals. We appreciate the opportunity to continue to support the Parks and Recreation Department in its endeavor to improve the lives of children in San Bernardino County. Sincerely, r � Karen Zukrow, SW Supervising Social Service Practitioner FOCUS Project Coordinator )03 g � a uviwtung Lo., inc. Serving the communities of San Bernardino • Colton • Rialto 9 Volume 37, No. 13 a.n, hncuiees participating in the City of San Bernardino Mentoring Program enjoyed an easy morning breakfast held at the Senior Citizen center in San Bernardino. (I to r) Narcisco Cardona, SBCUSD Assistant Superintendent, Andrew Saucedo, Janet Ward, Kandice Glerman and Terri Cardinal. By Diana Macias Harrison ow many people can say they have made a signif- icant difference in a child's life9 if ,you were to ask one Of the rice[ 400 participants in die Ciry ' l San Bernardino !ventoring Program an m er- whelming "We have"'response would he heard. On Jan. it panciPants in the City of San Bernardino) Mamoring program mine togeth- er for an early morning hreakfast held :u the Sort Bemardanu Senior C'inze❑ Ccnter. Tables min color - 'Id hall( ors. dac ;rigid (,I lreshk haked hrcaktas[ eurees and music With a )urzv he:, wale guest as diev entered the huildiri Jhe trc k!tat t k t he first anrua: rem » t.[ v:cr., the orga- mzattun has held. During the hour .G 1is wC[e ' eued t. si%dru gtlesl speaker iac'udiny w-,rds from the men- u{r.. -'this i; the hcsl jo,n I have ever had," commented CTins Maggio. kicerside Citizen's Business B:rtx President. " 13csidas being : parent dlk is one')! the hig��nsf experiences of my life." M,tg•1 n knows of what he speaks. W ha heen a mentor to I z-year ri d Andrew Ivloya for the pad face years. .'it is not easy," he replied. You have to he dedicated and imve j heart to do this." Magglc adnnin when he stancd the prrn=r.ni it,, considered giving up,dter the firer meeting with Moya. 'Whuh we first sat down and nict I was the urdy one uhn did dlc tolk!ng '. scud Maggio. "Afcr ilia[ meeting I wanted to gr.0 up- but was raged ' „nc i4c ether ., ;tor, i; ,. ter. .. Ili . ;1. I.ai&, I t:a glad 1 alit. 1 h:rvc seer ;rcrnl- No chamee-.:r �1.n: uncr i<t ;h,� p asl :ivc �1':ugl„ .. ,. � , y;l, . �•l7r{fir '!Ps Prn ti : lure` W irl is cinhdav c.rsc thl ut.nr.,a. - W'ard cxpLi I:ed she ; ru Sa;a'e.':. Pen ume 01`011er read`nc t,t ; '. arc. t r y ig � S t i.:,•., Tim Cardir.<d has I,ten a me.,. t,u ❑, K;aldicte German Gar the Past two years. -'h is worth it to make a difference in someone's Idle," she commented. "This exPe- nence has teen good forme and it is worth it to dedicate the time." Cardinal and Giennavn spend their unie shopping. going out to Iwnch :uW dinner trill snnueltnes the two just '.hangout` and talk atoul things. Though Cardinal is a tull- utne student she fecis it is unpor taint In make the time for Giernan. Sam Gutierrez shares :es success .the sentiments of his fellow men. u,rs. Gutierrez has been a mentor to Ihica Medina for fn-e years and sees much success it Medina's iLure. "[ have truly enjoyed w;achh;g Diego grow physically and thritigh his acade- mics," Gntierrez fondly replied. --I feel honored and blessed to be a Part of his life." Gutiercz added that he plaits to mnuinarc Medina for the Inland Empire Future Leaders Program. Afentees were given an vPporhl- nity to speak. Lut their experi- ences with their mentors but most were too shy. Mentces preferred Odle Oil one cmisersalipns and sharing private tikes with their mentors. DurmIr ihr hre iki,Its t Narcisc.....- Cardona, San Bernardino Cite. Unitied Sihool District Assistant Superintendent, stwred it few tt,ords atvnu 0T mr.uonng Pro - grain. "Kids di.it ire mentored !lave a ILtter chance ,hf graduating ...,ht lugh sch a,;. Lc cxpiaimc 'bLuhc kids invoice; veldt the Mentoring program arc from smlgghng backgrounds and with a mentor they have a better chance at success." The City of San Bernardino btenroring Program strives to inaintain an average of 150 snatches. Over the past two years die organization has exceeded that number with 20) matches. For information re_oarding the Gle of San Bernardino Mcntoring Program call (909) 885-1847 ;�Y.ter ,ir;ass ga. Riverside branch president Chris Maggio Andrew Maya. STATE CAPITOL ROOM 4074 SACRAME,NTO. CA 95814 4900 6) 4450128 FAX 822 N. EUCLID AVENUE SUITE A ONTARIO. CA 91762 1909) 984-7741 (9091 984 6695 FAX 357 WEST 2ND STREET SUITE 1 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92401 (909) 38L3832 (909) 381-0739 FAX 505 S. GAREY AVENUE POMONA. CA 91766 (9091 469 9935 (9091 469 9206 FAX July 1, 2004 2004-251 C�ttliforma $- tate Senate SENATOR NELL SOTO THIRTY-SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT Ms. Eustolia Heams Coordinator, Mentoring Program City of San Bernardino 547 Sierra Way San Bernardino, Ca 92410-4816 Dear Ms. Heams: COMMITTEES: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT AND RETIREMENT (CHAIR) GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION INSURANCE LOCAL GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTATION VETERANS AFFAIRS SELECT COMMITTEEi. URBAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CHAIR) ALAMEDA CORRIDOR EAST CALIFORNIAIMEXICO COOPERATION CALIFORNIAS HORSE RACING INDUSTRY DEFENSE AND AEROSPACE INDUSTRY RETIREMENT INVESTMENT PROTECTION AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY URBAN LANDFILLS RE: Recommendation for City of San Bernardino's Application for "Mentoring Program, Dept. of Education" I am writing this letter to support the City of San Bernardino's application for a "Department of Education Mentoring Program" Grant. I understand that the funds will be used to expand greatly needed program services to at -risk youth and their families in San Bernardino. It is my pleasure to attest to the program's effective and efficient delivery of services to youth and their families through my observations and participation in numerous events your program has sponsored, including luncheons, dinners, and awards functions. Also, I was highly impressed with your successful collaborated efforts with numerous organizations and individuals to provide Christmas gift baskets for needy families in San Bernardino. To be sure, the families always appeared very grateful for the program. Under your competent leadership, the Mentoring Program has served 745 people and maintained 229 Mentor/Mentee "matches." With funds from the proposed education grant, your program will be able to expand these critically needed services to 120 new mentees. The City of San Bernardino's Mentoring Program deserves the highest consideration for this extremely needed service in my District, and I hope your application will be accepted for funding. If I can be of further assistance, please call my San Bernardino District office at (909) 381-3832. Good luck! Sincerely, __4 NELL SOTO Senator, 32nd District NS:fv 20� 4-251 F Y � s- JOE BACA MEMBER OF CONGRESS July 6, 2004 USA Department of Education Application Control Center Attn: CSDA4.184B Washington, DC 20202 To Whom It May Concern: This letter comes to support the attached proposal submitted by the City of San Bernardino Mentoring Program. Since 1992 the City of San Bernardino Mentoring Program has been dedicated to educating, mentoring, and guiding the youth in the city of San Bernardino. San Bernardino County ranks higher than the California average in the areas of juvenile felony arrest, high school dropouts and teenage pregnancy. The City of San Bernardino Mentoring Program has expressed to me its desire to pursue and secure a grant from the Department of Education that has been created specifically for mentoring programs. I support and continue to encourage funding to the City of San Bernardino Mentoring Program to provide resources that will assist this organization and allow them to continue to serve at -risk youth and their families. The success of the San Bernardino Mentoring Program can be seen in their fourteen years of service to the City of San Bernardino. Unfortunately, funding for many expanding programs ended in June 2004. The mentoring program has a positive reputation for effectiveness and will be able to reach its highest potential yet with additional funding from the Department of Education. Sincerely, --- j�a_e, BACA mber of Congress rd Congressional District PAID fOR BY FW4vvS OF JOE BAG. 2004-251 State Capitol P.O. Box 942849 0sacramento, CA 94249-0001 (916) 319-2062 Fax(916) 319-2162 District Ottice 201 North'E" Street, Suite 205 San Bernardino, CA 92401-1520 (909) 369-1413 Fax (909)366-1176 website: www.assembly.ca.govAongville email: john.longvilletDasm.ca.gov July 1, 2004 CASSenthig (i�ttlifarixir� �1P$islttfixr� John Longville Assemblymember, Sixty -Second District Eustolia (Tola) Hearns Mentor Program Coordinator City of San Bernardino 547 Sierra Way San Bernardino, CA 92410-4816 Dear Ms. Heams: Chair Elections, Redistricting and Constitutional Amendments Committee Member Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism and Internet Media Govemmental Organization Human Services Judiciary Transportation It is with great pleasure that I express my support to the City of San Bernardino Mentoring Program, which under the direction of Ms. Hearns, has assisted in providing children with role models as well as in providing parenting classes to families in need. The program is also responsible for organizing cultural events for various ethnic groups, as well as camping and sports activities for children. We respectfully urge you to continue providing support to this program in our community. The existence of such a program is essential towards developing productive and influential youth, that without such mentoring would have a high probability of becoming at -risk youth due to the poverty level in our community. I appreciate your consideration and attention to this matter. Sincerely, �4A Jo Longville Al semblymember, 62nd District Printed on Recycled Paper